Clarissa
2026, English. Directed by Chuko Esiri & Arie Esiri.
Across a single day in Lagos, Nigeria, Clarissa prepares to host a high society party at her home, as her complicated past begins to consume her, in the form of now-distant friends and loves from her youth. Simultaneously, Septimus, a young soldier, is haunted by his own memories of the horrors he has witnessed and endured. As the perspectives traverse past and present, across the bourgeois class and those too easily forgotten by society, a delicate portrait of contemporary Nigeria emerges.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- Not out yet
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
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Releases 11 December 2026. Add it to your watchlist so you don’t miss it.
Where to watch Clarissa
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Cast & crew
- Chuko EsiriDirector
- Arie EsiriDirector
- Sophie OkonedoClarissa
- David OyelowoPeter
- India Ria AmarteifioYoung Clarissa
- Ayo EdebiriYoung Sally
- Toheeb JimohYoung Peter
- Nikki Amuka-BirdSally
- Jude AkuwudikeRichard
- Kehinde CardosoYoung Ugo
- OgranyaYoung Richard
- Danny SapaniUgo
- Fortune NwaforSeptimus
- Modesinuola OgundiwinAisha
Details
- Release date in India
- 11 December 2026
- Country
- United States of America, Nigeria
- Written by
- Chuko Esiri
- Budget
- $5M
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News & fan talk
What Clarissa is based on
Clarissa is based on Mrs Dalloway, a 1925 novel by Virginia Woolf.
Novel · 1925
Mrs Dalloway
By Virginia Woolf
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Clarissa: quick answers
When does Clarissa release in India?
Clarissa is due in cinemas in India on 11 December 2026. Dates can change before release. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Is Clarissa worth watching?
Clarissa doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet, because it hasn’t been released.
How long is Clarissa?
Clarissa runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Clarissa have a post-credits scene?
Nobody can say yet, because Clarissa hasn’t been released.
Clarissa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Clarissa yet.
Which OTT platform is Clarissa on?
Clarissa hasn’t released yet; it’s due on 11 December 2026, so it isn’t on any OTT platform. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Clarissa?
If you liked Clarissa, try The Hours, Unbroken: Path to Redemption, Before I Fall.
Who directed Clarissa?
Clarissa (2026) was directed by Chuko Esiri and Arie Esiri and stars Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, India Ria Amarteifio.
What is Clarissa based on?
Clarissa is based on Mrs Dalloway, a 1925 novel by Virginia Woolf.